§ 52. Mr. GARDNERasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether the full restoration of the 1931 economy cuts in the pay of public servants as from 1st July next will include consideration for all retiring during the reduction period on pensions based on the salaries received during the last five years or other periods of service; and, if not, whether he will consider remedying the grievance of such pensioners, seeing that they have borne their share of the economy called for and should not be called upon to suffer financially for the rest of their lives?
§ Mr. COOPERI assume that the hon. Member is referring to the pensions of teachers who are subject to the Superannuation Act, 1925. This question is now under discussion between representatives of the teachers and the Board of Education. I am not yet in a position to make any statement on the matter.